Fresh milk has a pH of 6. When milk changes into curd, the pH value will:(a) Become 7
(b) Become less than 6
(c) Become more than 7
(d) Remain unchanged

Academic Chemistry NCERT Class 10

Correct Answer: (b) Become less than 6.

Explanation: Fresh milks when converted into curd produces lactic acid. The value of pH for an acid is less than 7.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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